Adjunct Lecturer of Facilities Maintenance

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Who We Are:

Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin that were given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means.

Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers. Our majors intentionally focus on select industries connected to sustainability and the clean energy transition including electric vehicle technology, smart manufacturing, practical electricity, power engineering, heat pumps/HVAC, biotechnology, automation, construction management and more.

With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employers’ demand for a well-prepared workforce. Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation.

Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types: 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college. As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year-over-year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soared.

We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030. Join us in this mission driven work!

Position Summary:

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic adjunct faculty member to teach a Facilities Maintenance training program, which is designed to prepare adult learners for entry-level Maintenance Technician roles.

This position is ideal for a skilled maintenance professional who is passionate about teaching hands-on skills and helping adult learners build confidence and technical ability in a supportive learning environment. This is an adjunct position reporting directly to Natalie Patalano. Candidates will also be expected to assist the program director and participate in department training, meetings, and special events.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person instruction for Fundamentals of Facilities Maintenance, including tool usage, basic carpentry, weatherization, HVAC, painting, and safety protocols.
• Facilitate hands-on, practical training aligned with program learning outcomes and industry employer expectations.
• Develop, implement, and iterate industry-aligned curriculum and instructional materials.
• Support and coach adult learners with diverse backgrounds, many of whom are re-entering the workforce or transitioning careers.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student performance; maintain records in the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Attend occasional faculty meetings, trainings, and program events, including graduation, as needed.
• Communicate student attendance or engagement concerns to student success coaches using college-wide systems such as Dropout Detective.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful classroom environment and maintain a professional rapport with students.

Key Responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty

• Teach in person from 8:30AM to 2:30PM or 4:00PM to 8:00PM, Monday through Thursday.
• Meet with students 1:1 as needed.
• Use curriculum materials in accordance with college policies and partner contract agreements.
• Respond to chair and administrative requests in a timely manner and complete all teaching and administration responsibilities effectively
• Evaluate student achievement, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate student records. Provide adequate support to students and maintain a respectful, professional rapport.
• Participate in communications with the college and department. This includes utilizing the college Dropout Detective warning system to alert student success coaches of absences and concerns.
• Demonstrate effective teaching including industry-aligned course preparation and presentation, student engagement, classroom management, and timely attendance and grade tracking.
• Collaborate with other college departments (academic affairs, student affairs, admissions, and development).

All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for students and actively lead and contribute to institution-wide efforts to further improve graduation, retention rates, and career placement of our student body. Furthermore, all staff and faculty across the institution collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and success.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Facilities Maintenance or a related skilled trade (e.g., building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, carpentry).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable teaching and mentoring adult learners with varying levels of prior education and experience.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred

• Prior teaching, coaching, or training experience (especially in adult education or workforce development settings).
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS or similar learning management platforms.

Appointment Details

• Adjunct position teaching four days per week (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu), either day or evening hours.
• Training cycle durations vary between one and four months per cohort. Possibility of renewal based on program needs and instructor performance.

Candidates who do not meet all listed qualifications are encouraged to apply and describe in their application how their unique background and experience would contribute to the success of our students and training programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.